Overview Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact: This Digital Consulting Lead role is housed in our Digital and Data (D&D) business unit and will focus on leading the consulting and delivery for compliance/risk solution services to new and existing clients across the manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, food & beverage, and life sciences markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging directly with clients to identify and solve challenges and risks to their operations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate business challenges into data- and automation-driven solutions, guiding projects from inception to successful completion.

Success in this role requires the ability to oversee cross-functional engineering and digital teams, manage strong client relationships, and ensure high quality delivery of innovative solutions. The candidate must be technically proficient in market-leading solutions for compliance, sustainability, energy and carbon, and operational risk, and must have expertise in project management, team leadership and client engagement. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive business value through data-driven insights is crucial, as well as expertise in effectively leveraging AI to both deliver work and incorporate into client solutions.

What You'll Do We provide technology consulting and solutions to optimize our clients' operations, focusing on managing compliance and risk challenges as well as efficiencies that impact their bottom line. Based in the US or Canada, you’ll be working with other members of our team to lead multi-disciplinary teams of client and consulting staff in developing solutions. During your time with us, you will also provide onsite and remote support to assist clients in defining environmental reporting needs and solution specifications/requirements. Bring your expertise in digital solutions and your passion for improving how our clients operate and we’ll empower you to deliver bold solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Seller/Doer working with Jacobs’s project teams and clients to develop cutting-edge digital solutions utilizing data analytics and AI

Build and lead cross-functional digital teams to support Jacobs programs and projects

Manage and mentor direct and indirect reports

Connect with Market leaders, Client Account Managers, Project Managers, and Geographic leads to find opportunities to enable our projects with digital and data offerings

Support proposals by drafting Scopes of Work, Levels of Effort, and building teams

Provide technical and thought leadership within Data Science, Engineering, Visualization and AI practice space

Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive value-added business solutions

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Data Analytics

At least 7 years of consulting experience leading digital solution implementation for compliance, risk management, or business process optimization, including design workshops, development, testing, and post-go-live support

Experience coordinating technical teams and mentoring/training technical professionals

Exceptional client communication skills across all levels of client and internal stakeholders

A successful record of task and/or project management, including planning schedules and level of effort for large, global, complex implementations

Expertise in tools and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Power Automate, Palantir Foundry, Palantir AIP, AWS, Python, Power BI, GIS solutions, and database technology (data lakes, vector database, etc.) is a plus

Preferred

Experience in Environmental and/or Safety consulting and business processes

Experience with advanced data analytics and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, R, Spark)

Experience in AI-enabled solutions and services

Experience in effectively implementing generative AI (GenAI) and large language model (LLM) solutions

Experience in compliance/risk software solutions such as Intelex (ACTS), Sphera, Cority, Enablon, or other market leaders

Experience with DevOps, Jira, or similar development task management platforms

Location Remote in the US or Canada with preference for Eastern & Central time zones. Occasional travel for team and client meetings, mainly in North America.

Benefits Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Some roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Salary The base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

Legal notices and posting details All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 25, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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